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Add 84/32 and 45/75

1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 45/75

84/32 + 45/75 is 129/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    84/32 = 84 × 75/32 × 75 = 6300/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    45/75 = 45 × 32/75 × 32 = 1440/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6300/2400 + 1440/2400 = 6300 + 1440/2400 = 7740/2400
  5. 7740/2400 simplified gives 129/40
  6. So, 84/32 + 45/75 = 129/40
    In mixed form: 39/40

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